In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | 21 cm | 20.4 cm | |
Width | 21.5 cm | 19.5 cm | |
Depth | 9 cm | 4.8 cm | |
Weight | 313 g | 290.3 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition headphones. |
Colour | - | Matte black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, aptX | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
Diaphragm | - | 40 mm |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Features | - | Wear detection |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 18.5 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 15 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, Surface USB Link | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |